Sir Fredrick Messer estate transformed by £1m estate improvements

Wednesday 5 August 2009

A community is celebrating the transformation of its estate following a £1m makeover.

Over 150 Tottenham residents attended an open day celebration on Saturday (25 July) to mark the completion of the £1 million estate improvement programme on the Sir Frederick Messer estate in South Tottenham.

Georgina, a resident on Sir Frederick Messer estate, tries out the new equipment

Younger residents were treated to an afternoon of face painting and bouncy castle merriment, whilst parents tested outdoor gym equipment, enjoyed a Caribbean buffet and music, while basking in the sunshine in the grounds of their improved neighbourhood.

The six month renewal project, jointly funded by Homes for Haringey (£650k), and The Bridge, NDC (£350k), has seen a major upgrade of the external environment including increased security by improving lighting on estate pathways and at block entrances.  

In addition, pathways have been changed and there are better waste disposal facilitates, new plants, shrubbery and recycling areas.

External landscaping of the open spaces, provision of play areas, adult exercise equipment and better footpaths have also been installed as part of the programme of works.

Homes for Haringey, Chief Executive, Paul Bridge, opened the celebrations along with Cllr John Bevan, Cabinet Member for Housing Services, Cllr Dhiren Basu and NDC Committee Chair, Andrea Holden.

Paul said: “Following extensive consultation with residents on the proposed renewal programme, this estate has been revitalised and will now proudly serve the needs of all local residents in the community for years to come.”

Work commenced on site on 21st January and was completed in June 2009.

Local resident and chair of the Sir Frederick Messer Residents’ Association, Georgina Anastasi-Blake, described the improvements as ‘bold changes which have had a major effect on the estate'. She added:

“I am filled with feelings of contentment whilst walking around the estate. There has also been a visible change in the environment with less litter and the grounds look bright with the new flowers and shrubbery. The estate has a new-found respect for itself and each other”.

An aerial view of Sir Frederick Messer estate

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Notes to editors:

The estate is named after the late Sir Frederick Messer, former MP for Tottenham 1929 – 1959.

The planning application for the scheme was submitted in September 2008

Full details of the work carried out include:

  • The continuation of the boundary fence installed on Seven Sisters Road along St Ann’s Road and Albert Road.
  • New planting areas along the estate boundary.
  • The construction of new bin stores at Henrietta, Oatfield and Twyford House.
  • The construction of a new bulk waste store at Cranfield House.
  • The demolition of the disused bin stores at Henrietta House. Resurfacing of the surrounding area and new step access.
  • The demolition of the existing pram sheds on the estate.
  • The creation of individual front gardens to Henrietta House ground floor.
  • The installation of a new children’s play area, adult exercise equipment and youth shelter.
  • Lighting improvements on estate pathways and at block entrances.
  • Renewal of estate pathways including a new ramp leading from the end of Bushey Road to the front of Bournes House.
  • The re-grading of the earth mound on the frontage between Seven Sisters Road and St Ann’s Road.
  • The resurfacing of the car parks in front of Oatfield, Twyford and Cranfield.
  • New fencing to provide semi private space at block entrances
  • Re-landscaping and planting of open spaces within the estate.
  • Improvements to the Multi-Use Games Area.

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